Crime of the Week

If you have any information about these crimes or any person(s) involved, you are urged to call Crime Stoppers at (805) 549-STOP (549-7867) or submit a Tip from this website. You do not have to give your name. CRIME STOPPERS will pay a cash reward of up to $1000 for information leading to arrest and conviction, and you can remain anonymous.

As of 10-4-17 a white, 2015 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, with a black hard top, black fender flares and Ted Miles Motors paper plates; and a white, four door, 2015 Toyota Tacoma with a TRD Off Road stickers on the rear sides of the bed and CA license plate, 79493R1 are still outstanding.

The driver’s side front and rear doors, as well as the front driver’s side quarter panel, from a white 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee were also stolen.

Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $1000.00 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for these crimes.

Anyone with information about these burglaries or the current location of the vehicles is urged to call Atascadero Police Department, Detective K. Netz at 805-470-3252 or remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 549-STOP (549-7867).You can also text your tip to Crime Stoppers by texting "SLOTIPS plus your message" to CRIMES (274637) or submit your tip through this website.

ATTEMPT HOMICIDE - ARROYO GRADE, CAApril 13, 2017

***REWARD***$1000.00***REWARD***

On Thursday, April 13, 2017, at approximately 0910 hours, officers from the Arroyo Grande Police Department responded to a report of a shooting in the 1400 block of El Camino Real.Officers arrived on scene and met with the victim, who received a single gunshot wound to his front torso.The victim was transported to the Emergency Room and was treated for his injuries.The suspects fled the scene prior to law enforcement arrival. None of the suspects have been identified or apprehended at this time.

CRIME STOPPERS is offering a reward of up to $1000.00 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individuals who committed this crime.

Anyone with information about the suspects involved, is urged to call the Arroyo Grande Police Department, Detective Sergeant Shawn Cosgrove at (805) 473-5121, or remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 549-STOP (549-7867). You can also text your tip to Crime Stoppers by texting "SLOTIPS plus your message" to CRIMES (274637) or submit your tip through this website.

ARROYO GRANDE AM/PM ROBBERYAugust 10, 2016

***REWARD***$2500.00***REWARD***

ARROYO GRANDE AM/PM ROBBERY

On Wednesday, August 10th 2016, officers from the Arroyo Grande Police Department responded to a robbery in progress at the local am/pm. The two male suspects entered the store and confronted the store clerk.The suspects physically attacked the clerk demanding cash from the safe. The suspects were wearing baggy clothing and their faces were concealed.After chasing the victim, both suspects fled with the victim’s property and were last seen running toward Cornwall Avenue.Officers searched the surrounding neighborhood but did not locate the suspects.

CRIME STOPPERS is offering a reward of up to $2500.00 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individuals who committed this crime.

Anyone with information about the suspects involved, is urged to call the Arroyo Grande Police Department, Detective Sergeant Shawn Cosgrove at (805) 473-5121, or remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 549-STOP (549-7867).You can also text your tip to Crime Stoppers by texting "SLOTIPS plus your message" to CRIMES (274637) or submit your tip through this website.

SUSPICIOUS RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE FIRE - NIPOMO, CAApril 06, 2016

At approximately 11:24 PM on April 6, 2016, CAL FIRE/San Luis Obispo County firefighters were dispatched to a residential structure fire on S. Oakglen Avenue in the community of Nipomo.

Upon arrival, CAL FIRE personnel encountered a two story structure fully involved. The fire was quickly contained; the cost of the damage is unknown.

The cause of the fire is suspicious in nature.

CRIME STOPPERS is offering a reward of up to $1000.00 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for this crime.

Anyone with information about this fire, or the suspect(s) involved, is urged to call CAL FIRE/San Luis Obispo County Fire Department, Fire Captain Kevin McLean at (805) 593-3421, or remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 549-STOP (549-7867).You can also text your tip to Crime Stoppers by texting "SLOTIPS plus your message" to CRIMES (274637) or submit your tip through this website.

ARSON FIRES - SAN LUIS OBISPO, CADecember 17, 2015

***REWARD***$500.00***REWARD***

Over the past year, the San Luis Obispo Police and Fire Departments have responded to over 40 fires which appeared to have been intentionally set.These fires have occurred throughout the city near our creeks, railroad tracks, open spaces, residential areas, the downtown corridor, and even near our Police and California Highway Patrol headquarters.Both Police and Fire department personnel have continued to investigate the cause of these suspicious fires, collect evidence, and try to identify the person(s) responsible for starting them.

The nature and location of these fires have posed a significant threat to the public’s safety as well as potential damage to city and private property.Fortunately the quick response from the City’s Fire and Police personnel has thwarted any extensive damage and injury to the public to this point in time. Public Safety personnel have increased their efforts to identify the person(s) committing these dangerous crimes.

We are asking for assistance from anyone who may have information regarding the identity of the criminal offender(s) in these arsons. The extreme drought conditions we have been experiencing have increased the level of danger to our citizens and our community.The costs in responding to and investigating these arson fires are also quite significant.

CRIME STOPPERS is offering a reward of up to $500.00 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for these crimes.

Anyone with information about these fires, or the suspect(s) involved, is urged to call the San Luis Obispo Police Department at (805) 781-7312, or remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 549-STOP (549-7867).You can also text your tip to Crime Stoppers by texting "SLOTIPS plus your message" to CRIMES (274637) or submit your tip through this website.

VANDALISM, 3RD INCIDENT - TEMPLETON, CAJuly 12, 2015

***REWARD***$1,000.00***REWARD***

The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a vandalism that occurred on July 12, 2015, at about 12:35 a.m., at the Templeton Market & Deli, 390 South Main Street, Templeton, CA.Deputies responded to the location during the early morning hours after an alarm sounded due to breaking glass at the business.Deputies arrived within 4 minutes, but were unable to locate any suspects.They located a broken glass door on the south side of the building.

This is the 3rd incident involving this type of vandalism at the Templeton Market & Deli. Similar incidents occurred on March 30, 2014, at 1:35 a.m., and again on June 25, 2014, at about 12:20 a.m.

Crime Stoppers is offering a $1,000.00 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those individuals responsible for the vandalism.

Anyone with information about these vandalisms, or the suspect(s) involved, is urged to call the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office at (805) 781-4550, or remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 549-STOP (549-7867).You can also text your tip to Crime Stoppers by texting "SLOTIPS plus your message" to CRIMES (274637) or submit your tip through this website.

ROBBERY/ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON - GROVER BEACHJuly 04, 2015

***REWARD***$1,000.00***REWARD***

On July 4th, 2015, at 02:58 hours, A clerk from 7-Eleven (390 W. Grand Ave., Grover Beach, CA) was attacked to the rear of the business as he was disposing of some trash. During the confrontation with the two unknown suspects, the victim had his necklace and wallet stolen and he sustained a stab wound to his lower left leg. The victim was transported to the hospital for his non-life threatening injury and an extensive search for the two suspects was conducted by the GBPD and by several allied agencies. The suspects remain at large. (CASE #: 15-1006)

SUSPECT DESCRIPTIONS:

#1) Hispanic male adult. 5’-05” to 5’-10” tall, short black hair, and last seen wearing a dark blue shirt and jeans.

#2) Hispanic male adult. 5’-10” tall, short black hair, and last seen wearing a white shirt and jeans.

If anyone has information on this crime or the suspect(s), they are urged to contact Detective Sonny Gerber at sgerber@gbpd.org or the Grover Beach Police Department (805)473-4511, or remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 549-STOP (549-7867). You can also text your tip to Crime Stoppers by texting "SLOTIPS plus your message" to CRIMES (274637) or submit your tip through this website.

VANDALISM - LOS OSOS, CAFebruary 25, 2015

***REWARD***$1,000***REWARD***

The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance with the investigation into damage caused to the bear statue on the east side of South Bay Boulevard at Turri Creek in Los Osos, CA. Sometime during the night hours of Wednesday, February 25, or early morning hours of Thursday, February 26, someone damaged the electrical box controlling lighting and the bear itself (see photos).

Crime Stoppers is offering a $1,000.00 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for this crime.

If anyone has information about this crime, they are urged to call the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office at (805) 781-4550, or remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 549 STOP (549-7867). You can also text your tip to Crime Stoppers by texting "SLOTIPS plus your message" to CRIMES (274637) or submit your tip through this website.

ONGOING COMMERCIAL/AGRICULTURAL BURGLARIESFebruary 03, 2014

***REWARD***$1,000***REWARD***

The San Luis ObispoCounty Sheriff’s Rural Crime Unit is requesting assistance from the public in solving 19 reported commercial burglaries that occurred in San Luis ObispoCounty between August 2013 and January 2014. Though the investigation is on-going, it is believed that members of the local communities may have information that would lead to the arrest of those responsible and prevent future theft.

In each of the commercial burglaries, the suspects entered metal shop buildings by forcing entry, and took welding equipment and associated tools (grinders, small motors, high-end hand tools). The evidence thus far indicates that at least four suspects are involved in each burglary and the shoe tracks left behind are similar at most of the crime scenes. Also, at each location, either Miller brand or Lincoln brand welding equipment was targeted or taken by the suspects. In one of the most recent burglaries, it is believed that the suspect/s visited the location a few days prior to the theft.

The Sheriff’s Rural Crimes Unit is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying suspects, storage locations, or suspicions of possible casing by the suspects prior to the thefts.

Crime Stoppers is offering a $1,000.00 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of suspects or the recovery of stolen property.

If anyone has information on these crimes, or the suspect(s), they are urged to call the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office at (805) 781-4550, or remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 549-STOP (549-7867).You can also text your tip to Crime Stoppers by texting "SLOTIPS plus your message" to CRIMES (274637) or submit your tip through this website.

FELONY VANDALISM - PISMO BEACH, CAJanuary 20, 2014

***REWARD***$1,000.***REWARD***

Pismo Beach Patrol Vehicles and near-by property damaged as a result of vandalism.

On 01/20/2014, three Pismo Beach Police Vehicles at the City of Pismo Beach Corporate Yard, lighting fixtures at the Pismo Beach Sports Complex and lighting fixtures at a near-by Medical Plaza were all vandalized.Numerous rocks were thrown at the effected property causing over $10,000 in damage.Several lighting fixtures were completely destroyed and the Pismo Beach Police Vehicles sustained major body damage, broken windows and chipped paint.The Pismo Beach Police Department is actively investigating this felony vandalism.Please contact the Pismo Beach Police Department at (805) 773-7055or Crime Stoppers with any information pertaining to this case.

If anyone has information about these crimes, or the suspect(s), they are urged to call the Pismo Beach Police Department at (805) 773-2208, or remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 549-STOP (549-7867).You can also text your tip to Crime Stoppers by texting "SLOTIPS plus your message" to CRIMES (274637) or submit your tip through this website.

MULTIPLE VEHICLE VANDALISM - GROVER BEACH, CADecember 01, 2013

***REWARD***$1,000***REWARD***

On Sunday December 1, 2013 at about 3:43 a.m. a Grover Beach Police Officer on patrol discovered a vehicle with a shattered window in the 300 block of South 13th Street. Further investigation revealed multiple vehicles in the area sustained the same damage to their windows. The damage to the windows was consistent with a bb or pellet being shot through the windows. During the day of December 1, 2013, multiple victims reported their vehicles vandalized in the same manner throughout the Cities of Grover Beach, Arroyo Grande and the Community of Oceano.

As of Monday December 2, 2013, the Grover Beach Police Department had 45 victims collectively reporting damage to 47 vehicles and one house within the City. The total estimated damage exceeds $5,000. The case investigation has turned up several leads that are currently being followed up by the detective bureau. The Grover Beach Police Department requests the assistance of the public to report any suspicious activity occurring in their neighborhoods especially during the overnight hours.

Anyone with information regarding this vandalism spree is encourage to contact either the Grover Beach Police Department at (805) 473-4511, the Arroyo Grande Police Department at (805) 473-5100, the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office at (805) 781-4550 or remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at (805) 543-STOP (543-7867). You can also text your tip to Crime Stoppers by texting "SLOTIPS plus your message" to CRIMES (274637) or submit your tip through this website.

ANIMAL CRUELTY - PASO ROBLES, CAOctober 26, 2013

***REWARD***$2,000.00***REWARD***

On Saturday, October 26, 2013 at approximately 8:05AM the Paso Robles Police Department received a report of animal cruelty at the agriculture barn at the Paso Robles High School.

The reporting party stated his juvenile son is a student at the high school and member of the National FFA Organization (formerly the Future Farmers of America).As part of this program, his son houses his 5 month old steer at the agriculture barn.The reporting party went to the barn to feed the animal and found that it had been burned.The animal suffered significant burn injuries but is expected to survive.

It appears that the unknown suspect(s) entered the barn sometime between 4:30PM on Friday, October 25th and 8:00AM on the 26th and set fire to the animal for unknown reasons.

Officers located evidence at the scene which is being analyzed as part of this investigation.Personnel from the SLO County Sheriff’s Office Rural Crimes Unit and SLO County Division of Animal Services, along with staff from the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District, assisted with this investigation.

The PRPD is seeking assistance from the public to help solve this crime. If you have any information about this crime or any person(s) involved, you are urged to call Crime Stoppers at (805) 549-STOP (549-7867) or submit a Web Tip from this Crime Stoppers website. You can also submit a "TEXT TIP" by texting "slotips" and your message to CRIMES (or 274637). You do not have to give your name. Crime Stoppers will pay a cash reward of up to $2000 for information leading to arrest and conviction, and you can remain anonymous.

HOMICIDE - PASO ROBLES, CAJuly 19, 2013

***REWARD***$1,000.00***REWARD

SANCHEZ HOMICIDE UPDATE: SUSPECTS IDENTIFIED

Friday, July 19, 2013

The Paso Robles Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance locating three individuals identified as suspects in the March 23, 2013 murder of Victor Hugo Sanchez.PRPD and SLO County District Attorney Investigators have identified:

Edgar Ontiveros, A.K.A “Huero”

DOB: 03/09/1995

Hispanic Male Adult

Height: 5’08”Weight: 140lbs.

Last Known Location:Modesto, CA

Alejandro Anguiano, A.K.A “Barbujas”

DOB: 05/13/1994

Hispanic Male Adult

Height: 5’08”Weight: 150lbs.

Last Known Location: Modesto, CA

Louis Henry Madrigal, A.K.A. “Cuates” or “Flaco”

DOB: 01/19/1994

Hispanic Male Adult

Height: 5’05”Weight: 140lbs.

Last Known Location:Modesto, CA

All three suspects have “No Bail” warrants issued for their arrest.These suspects are considered armed and dangerous.Anyone with information as to the whereabouts of these suspects should contact their local law enforcement agency immediately.

This investigation is continuing and the PRPD will not be providing further details to the press about the case at this time.

San Luis Obispo County Crime Stoppers is offering a $1000 reward for information leading to the arrests of these suspects. Persons wishing to remain anonymous are encouraged to call Crime Stoppers` 24-hour hotline at (805) 549-STOP or by texting “SLOTIPS” plus your message” to CRIMES (274637). You may also submit a tip through this web site.

HOMICIDE - OCEANO, CAJune 21, 2013

***REWARD***$1,000.00***REWARD***

The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance with information leading to the arrest and conviction of Suspect(s) involved with the June 21, 2013, murder of Joseph Padilla.

On June 21, 2013 Joseph Padilla was located in front of a residence in the 1300 block of 19th street in Oceano CA. Padilla suffered from a knife attack and subsequently died from his injuries.The investigation is ongoing.

San Luis Obispo County Crime Stoppers is offering a $1,000.00 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of suspects involved in the murder of Joseph Padilla. Persons wishing to remain anonymous are encouraged to call Crime Stoppers’ 24- hour hotline at (805) 549-STOP or by texting “SLOTIPS plus your message” to CRIMES (274637). You may also submit a tip through this web site.

ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON - ATASCADERO, CAAugust 18, 2012

***REWARD***$1,000.00***REWARD***

On August 18, 2012 at approximately 9:45 PM, Atascadero Police Department officers were dispatched to Twin Cities Community Hospital in Templeton for a report of a subject who had been assaulted in the City of Atascadero earlier that night.Officers contacted the 20-year-old male victim, who told them he was physically assaulted with an unknown object by at least one suspect, possibly three.The incident occurred somewhere in the area of the SunkenGardensPark in downtown Atascadero.The victim sustained major injuries, including multiple fractures to his face.Following the assault, the suspects took the victim’s wallet and cellular phone.

The three suspects are described as white males.The primary assailant was described as being tall with dark hair.The victim stated the suspects fled the scene in a black Pontiac.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers at (805) 549-STOP or Detective Coughlin at (805) 470-3204.

ARMED BANK ROBBERY - SAN LUIS OBISPO, CAMay 03, 2012

On 05/03/12 at approximately 3:16 PM the San Luis Obispo Police Department received a 911 call regarding a male subject exiting Golden 1 Credit Union at 852 Foothill Blvd., with a gun and bag. Bank employees stated at approximately 3:15 PM a Black or dark Hispanic male entered Golden 1 Credit Union carrying a handgun and told everyone in the bank to get on the ground. The suspect then handed a plastic bag to one of the bank employees and told him to place money in the bag. The suspect then exited the bank and was last seen running northbound from Golden 1 Credit Union.

This past week the San Luis Obispo Police Department met with a forensic sketch artist. The forensic sketch artist worked with one of the eyewitnesses who viewed the suspect running from the area of Golden 1 Credit Union. A copy of the sketch is attached with this press release.

Witnesses described the suspect as a Black or dark Hispanic male, approximately 5’9” tall, with a stocky build. The suspect was described wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt, jeans, blue tennis shoes and had a dark shirt or bandanna partially covering his face. One witnesses observed a tattoo on his left hand, of the letters “LA”.

The robbery is still under investigation. Anyone with information or recognizing the subject depicted in the sketch, is encouraged to call the San Luis Obispo Police Department at 781-7312, the FBI at 310-996-3999 or Crime Stoppers at 549-7867.You can also text your tip to Crime Stoppers by texting "SLOTIPS plus your message" to CRIMES (274637) or submit your tip through this website.

HATE CRIME - SAN LUIS OBISPO AND PISMO BEACH, CAApril 26, 2012

***REWARD***$1,000.00***REWARD***

On April 26, 2012 and May 24, 2012, Bailey Brown, the Athletic Director of Mission College Preparatory Catholic High School in San Luis Obispo, was the victim of a hate crime that targeted her sexual orientation.Brown, a lesbian, had her car vandalized on the morning of April 26, 2012 at her PismoBeach residence.Brown’s vehicle, a silver 4-door Ford Escort parked on Harloe St. in Pismo Beach, was keyed, spray painted, and four tires punctured.On the morning of May 24, 2012, the MissionCollegePreparatoryCatholicHigh School campus was vandalized in four separate areas with phrases targeting Brown and her sexual orientation.The vandalism included spray painted phrases on the sidewalk and buildings as well as a printed note left at the door of the school’s administration office.

If anyone has information regarding this crime, they are urged to call the FBI at (805) 346-2728, or remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 549 STOP (549-7867).You can also text your tip to Crime Stoppers by texting "SLOTIPS plus your message" to CRIMES (274637) or submit your tip through this website.

SUSPICIOUS DEATH INVESTIGATIONOctober 23, 2011

***REWARD INCREASE***

***REWARD***$2,500***

On 10/23/2011 at approximately 4:50 PM, the San Luis Obispo, CA Police Department received a 911 call regarding a male subject that appeared dead at the base of MadonnaMountain (near Lincoln and Mountain View).Officers responded to the area and were led to the body by the reporting party.Upon officer’s arrival, fire and medics were requested to respond to the location, at which time the male was pronounced dead.

Further examination of the body revealed several injuries to the face and head.Due to the suspicious nature of the death and injuries, San Luis Obispo Police Detectives and the San Luis Obispo Sheriff’s Coroner responded to the location.Currently the cause of death has not been determined and the investigation is being considered a possible homicide.

The San Luis Obispo Police Department is asking for the public’s help with any information regarding suspicious activity seen or heard on the trails around MadonnaMountain.The victim was positively identified as Charles Lavenson, who is a resident of San Luis Obispo.Mr. Lavenson is known to be an avid walker and is often seen walking around the city and on local trails.Lavenson was found wearing khaki pants, a button up short sleeve shirt (white with blue stripes) and brown dress shoes with white shoe laces.Anyone who may have seen or contacted Lavenson on Sunday is asked to contact the San Luis Obispo Police Department.

A plastic hotel/motel room key was found in one of Lavenson’s pockets.Police investigators are attempting to identify the hotel/motel associated with the key. Included are pictures of the front and back of the key.

Currently the investigation is ongoing, anyone with information regarding this crime is urged to call the San Luis Obispo Police Department at (805)781-7317,

or remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 549 STOP (549-7867).You can also text your tip to Crime Stoppers by texting "SLOTIPS plus your message" to CRIMES (274637) or submit your tip through this website.

CRUELTY TO ANIMALS - HORSE SHOOTINGDecember 30, 2009

!!!!!UPDATE!!!!!

***$10,000.00 REWARD***

San Luis Obispo County Crime Stoppers announced an INCREASE in the base reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of person(s) in the shooting death of a horse at Varian Arabians in late December. The reward has doubled from $5,000.00 to $10,000.00 and is one of the largest rewards in an animal cruelty case ever offered by the Crime Stoppers program. "Crime Stoppers allows anyone the ability to text, email or call in tips about crimes and become eligible to receive reward money." said county crime stoppers coordinator Cmdr. Ron Hastie. "You can text SLOTIPS with your message to CRIMES (274637), or submit your tip from the web site at www.slotips.org or call 805-549-STOP to provide information. All tips remain confidential." Hastie said. The year end shooting killed one mare and wounded the second. Both were in a pasture adjacent to the roadway that passes the stables when they were shot. No suspects have been identified in the incident.

San Luis Obispo County Sheriff`s Rural Crime Unit are investigating the shooting death of one horse and the wounding of another at the Varian Arabians horse complex in rural Arroyo Grande. Staff heard multiple gun shots from the nearby roadway at approximately 8:30 PM Wednesday night. While checking the pasture bordering Corbett Canyon Road shortly after 7:00 AM Thursday, staff discovered one severely wounded animal and a bullet wound in a second. The first animal was euthanized by a veterinarian called to the scene, the second is being treated at the facility and is listed in serious condition. Sheriff`s rural crime unit deputies processed the scene and are asking for the publics help in identifying anyone seen near the facility at the time of the shooting. If you have any information you are asked to call the Sheriff`s Department at 781-4550 or remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 549 STOP (549-7867).You can also text your tip to Crime Stoppers by texting "SLOTIPS plus your message" to CRIMES (274637) or submit your tip through this website.